J Cole is one of the most successful rappers of his generation, someone who racks up hits while sustaining critical acclaim. But that isn’t necessarily a good thing. Cole’s sixth studio album “The Off Season” finds a musician struggling to stave off complacency and keep his skills sharp. In a short documentary about the album, Cole describes the album as an ... Show More
Jun 27
How Americana helped mainstream country find its soul
As we've been examining over the course of Country Week, country music has found a larger audience, in part by widening its sonic palette. For the final episode of this series, we take a look at a genre on the outskirts of country – Americana music – and how it's being used to co ... Show More
35m 22s
Jun 2023
New Music Friday: The best releases out on June 16
The best releases out this week include Killer Mike's first solo album in more than a decade, the majestic return of Iceland's Sigur Rós, the legendary Bettye LaVette, Asake and more.
Featured Albums:
1. Bettye LaVette — LaVette!
Featured Songs: "Mess About It (feat. Ray Parker & ... Show More
35m 37s
Nov 2023
Most Underrated Songs from Popular Rappers
In today’s episode, we’re discussing some of the most underrated songs from popular rappers. This includes Kanye West’s Late, Future’s All Right, Outkast’s Crumblin’ Erb and more.
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List of Songs Discussed
•Late by Kanye West
•All Right by Future
•Crumblin’ Erb by Outkast
•Folge ... Show More
44m 16s
Jan 2024
The Best Rap Songs That Are NOT on Streaming
In this new episode, we take you through some of the best rap songs that aren’t on streaming platforms like Spotify or Apple Music. We spoke about songs such as J. Cole’s Kenny Lofton, Lil Wayne’s Green Ranger, Vic Mensa’s Orange Soda & more.
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List of Songs Discussed •Holy Water ... Show More
42m 47s